PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Llorente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nova
vs
Llorente

188 cm
21
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

197 cm
30
220 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Nova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Llorente!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Llorente looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nova attempts a counter takedown but Llorente avoids it well and moves away.
Nova throws a jab when Llorente was well out of range.
Llorente throws a fast counter high kick but Nova manages to duck under it in time.
Llorente misses with a looping left.
Nova attempts a counter takedown but Llorente avoids it well and moves away.
Nova circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nova changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Llorente tries to clinch but Nova is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Nova misses its target.
Nova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nova looks to land a right hand but Llorente moved out of range.
Llorente takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nova swats away the attempt to clinch by Llorente.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llorente tries to clinch but Nova moves out of range.
Nova appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nova blocks a head kick by Llorente.
Nova is looking to counter the offense by Llorente and move into the clinch.
Llorente tries to clinch there but Nova circles away.
Nova scores with a hook to the body. Llorente takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nova has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Llorente moves out of range of the strikes.
Nova lunges at Llorente with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Llorente's hand.
Hugo Llorente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Llorente tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Nova misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Llorente.
Nova digs a good hook to Llorente's body.
A shot to the liver by Nova. Beautiful body shot.
Nova is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Llorente's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nova throws an off balance right hand
and Llorente counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Llorente bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Nova misses.
Llorente throws a head kick but Nova moves out of range.
Nova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Llorente.
Llorente throws a lazy right hand but Nova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nova tries to counter with a takedown but Llorente is quick to defend against it.

Llorente clinches with his opponent.
Llorente is trying to force a seperation but Nova has the dominant position.
Nova blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llorente wants to get back to striking at distance but Nova won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Nova.
Llorente is trying to break the clinch but Nova has him pressed against the cage.
Llorente wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Llorente.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Llorente is trying to break the clinch but Nova has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Nova.
Nova scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nova is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short body shot lands from Nova as the two fighters clinch.
Nova misses with a punch on the inside.

Nova has picked Llorente up - he's going for a ride! Nova dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nova scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Nova is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've been hearing good reports from Nova's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Llorente tries to kick Nova off but Nova keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Llorente defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Llorente is trying to stand back up but Nova is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nova is nestled in close to Llorente, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Nova wants to work for an arm triangle but Llorente is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nova slows the pace down in half guard.
Nova wants to control but Llorente is keeping him busy.
Nova stops Llorente from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Llorente pushes Nova off and gets back to his feet.
Nova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Llorente tries to avoid it but Nova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Llorente to the ground. Llorente escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Llorente has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Llorente throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nova changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Llorente was well out of range. Poor timing from Nova.
Nova lands an overhand right.
Nova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Llorente avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Llorente tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nova fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Nova drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Llorente wants to stand and escape but Nova is having none of it.
Nova advances position into side control!
Nova trying to control the position but Llorente is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Nova dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Llorente connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Llorente's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nova connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Llorente scrambles back to his feet.
Llorente throws a head kick that misses.
Nova misses with a looping left.
Llorente takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Llorente throws a sloppy head kick and Nova moves out of range easily.
Nova feinted with a counter takedown.
Llorente tries to clinch but Nova moves out of range.
Llorente throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nova on the side of the head.
Nova shoots in looking for a takedown. Llorente tries to sprawl out of it but Nova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Llorente manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Llorente scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova looks to land a left hand but Llorente moved out of range nicely.

Nova fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Llorente, pushing him back against the cage.
Llorente wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nova has him pressed against the cage.
Llorente tries to stall but Nova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Llorente tries to break the clinch but Nova is controlling the position.
Llorente throws a head punch that misses.
Llorente takes a shot to the head.
Llorente is trying to push Nova away but Nova has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nova is struggling to control the position.
Nova goes for a takedown in the clinch but Llorente prevents it.
Nova tries to throw a body punch but Llorente avoids it by throwing Nova back against the cage.
Llorente takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Nova.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Nova.
Nova taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Llorente is trying to force a seperation but Nova has the dominant position.
Nova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Llorente.
Llorente gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nova.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Nova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nova lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Llorente backwards.
Nova misses with the head strike.
Nova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Llorente's elbow.
Nova stalls.
Llorente tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Llorente blocks an uppercut.
Nova lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nova is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Llorente is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nova has picked Llorente up - he's going for a ride! Nova dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Llorente wants to get back to his feet.
Nova wants to control but Llorente is keeping him busy.
Llorente is trying to stand.
Nova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Llorente keeps working.

Llorente manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nova keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Nova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Llorente can do to turn this around?
Nova misses with some punches.
Llorente gets underhooks to prevent Nova's takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Llorente lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nova is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llorente misses with a punch on the inside.
Viktor Nova has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Llorente blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nova lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nova misses with a punch on the inside.
Nova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nova misses with the head strike.
Nova lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Llorente backwards.
Llorente trying to stall but Nova improves his position.
A shot in the inside from Nova.
Llorente prevents a body shot from Nova.
Llorente can't break the clinch.
Nova lands a nice uppercut.
Llorente blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nova misses with a hook from the clinch.

Nova has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Llorente clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Llorente manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Nova dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nova throws an overhand right that lands on Llorente's shoulder, as Llorente tries to avoid the shot.
Nova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Llorente pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nova changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nova circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nova attempts a counter takedown but Llorente avoids it well and moves away.
Llorente uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nova has time to react.
Nova connects with a looping right hand.
Viktor Nova is winning the standup battle so far.
Nova blocks a head kick by Llorente.
A punch lands to the side of Nova 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nova.
Llorente is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nova asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nova in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Nova's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Llorente is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nova asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Llorente tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Llorente is trying to stand up.
Nova lands a big elbow.
Nova landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nova working Llorente over with strikes here.
You get the feeling that Llorente really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Llorente taking shots to the head.
Llorente takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Llorente is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova connects with a bit shot that sees Llorente covering up! More strikes from Nova and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nova is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Nova!
Viktor Nova bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.